Exceptional Student Education (ESE) Teacher - IDEA Lakeland Academy (Immediate Opening)

IDEA Public Schools • Lakeland, FL

12d • Onsite

About The Position

Exceptional Student Education (ESE) teachers at IDEA Lakeland Academy are responsible for the academic achievement and support of special education students. They develop individualized plans and work with students who have a wide range of learning, cognitive, emotional, and physical disabilities. ESE teachers provide in-class support for various subjects, such as reading, writing, and math, to students requiring outlined service minutes. They also teach content mastery for students with outlined accommodations and service minutes support. This role serves as a crucial link between home and school for high-need students and their families. This position is grant-funded with IDEA B Grant funds, and while funding may be extended, there is no guarantee of ongoing employment. All duties are allowable and allocable to the grant, with the employee working 100% on allowable activities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four-year educational institution required.
• Experience in an Exceptional Student Education classroom setting.
• Valid state certification in Exceptional Student Education is required.
• Current GT endorsement or willingness to earn GT endorsement upon hire required.
• Knowledge of core academic subject assigned.
• Knowledge of curriculum and instruction.
• Ability to instruct students and manage student behavior.
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to adjust and adapt to a multitude of situations in the school environment.
• Ability to facilitate Admission, Review and Dismissal meetings.
• Strong family engagement and communication.
• Record of results for students who are academically at risk.

Nice To Haves

• Willingness to earn GT endorsement upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Adapt lessons to meet the needs of students.
• Develop Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) for a caseload of students.
• Implement IEPs, assess students’ performance, and track their progress.
• Update IEPs throughout the school year to reflect students’ progress and goals.
• Assess students’ skills to determine their needs and to develop teaching plans.
• Teach small groups consisting of students that are academically at risk in reading and/or math to include students in general education, 504, response-to-intervention, Special Education and English Language Learners.
• Collect and analyze student data in order to make effective decisions to maximize achievement.
• Discuss student’s progress with parents, teachers, counselors, and administrators.
• Prepare and help students transition from grade to grade and after graduation.
• Implement state learning standards and IDEA curricula and assessments to meet ambitious academic expectations.
• Submit weekly lesson plans two weeks in advance for feedback.
• Implement formal and informal assessments to track each individual student’s progress and learning needs, adjust lesson plans accordingly and update gradebook weekly.
• Communicate students’ progress with student and family on a weekly basis.
• Effective facilitation and personal use of technology as a communication and educational tool to improve student achievement and manage work related tasks.
• Implement a clear and consistent behavior management system that aligns to campus- wide initiatives while developing students’ character and sense of community in the classroom.
• Help shape and develop a school wide culture that fosters a productive and enthusiastic learning environment for each student.
• Establish and maintain a cooperative working relationship with students and families based on trust, understanding and respect for the communities in which they identify.
• Host necessary tutoring sessions to meet all students’ needs.
• Participate in weekly manager check-ins, grade-level meetings, before and after-school duties, and school wide meetings and functions.
• Engage in summer and year-long district, school and personal learning and development.
• Minimum of 40+ hours spent at school per week.
• Additional responsibilities may include: after-school tutoring or Saturday school and are based on the needs of our scholars.
• Oversee the daily work and responsibilities of an Exceptional Student Education (para-professional) in the RISE classroom.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits plan covering the majority of the employee premium for the base medical plan.
• Subsidized costs for a spouse/domestic partner and children for medical plan.
• Paid Family Leave: Up to 8 weeks of paid leave for birth or adoption of a child.
• Tuition Reimbursement: Up to 50% of tuition paid toward a qualifying degree program, up to $5,250 maximum per year.
• Employer-Paid Mental/Behavioral Health: 5 face-to-face counseling sessions within a year, unlimited 24/7 telephonic counseling, and other work-life services.
• Dental and vision plans.
• Disability insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Parenting benefits.
• Flexible spending account options.
• Generous vacation time.
• Referral bonuses.
• Professional development.
• Employer paid 403(b) retirement matching of up to 4% of annual compensation.
• Relocation allowance may be offered.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level